HeiQ launches PFC-free, dry cleanable DWR

Swiss textile manufacturer HeiQ recently launched a new fluorocarbon-free (PFC-free) product in their HeiQ Eco Dry product family of PFC-free water repellent textile technologies. These carry OEKO-TEX® labels and are bluesign® approved or pending, the company reports.

The company says that the latest product adds dry cleaning durability to their durable water repellence (DWR) technology, making it suitable for fashion coats and jackets made of fibers such as silk and wool. 

HeiQ combines three areas of expertise: scientific research, specialty materials manufacturing and consumer ingredient branding to improve the lives of people with better textile products.